Cinco de Mayo
By Tara de Lis, Los Angeles
That's right, amigos. Everyone's favorite excuse to party is at hand, so celebrate Cinco de Mayo on May 5. From flaming margaritas at El Compadre to a fun fiesta on Olvera Street, find L.A.'s best Mexican eats, margaritas and events.
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El Coyote
7312 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Since 1931, this Spanglish institution has been famous for its megawatt margaritas and inexpensive Mexican fare. -
El Cholo Restaurant
1121 S Western Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Hungry hordes line up at this L.A. mainstay for potent margaritas and famous green-corn tamales. -
Amaranta Cocina Mexicana
6600 Topanga Canyon Road Ste 1029, Canoga Park, CA
Get the traditional flavors of Mexico--including 400 varieties of tequila--in the middle of Westfield Topanga Shopping Center. -
Velvet Margarita Cantina
1612 N Cahuenga Blvd, Hollywood, CA
Gothic-inspired Mexican restaurant/bar serves up late nights, light bites and lots of bordertown kitsch. -
El Carmen
8138 W Third St, Los Angeles, CA
Black velvet paintings and more than 300 kinds of tequila--but you don't need a passport to get into this bar. -
The Spanish Kitchen
826 N La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Luscious libations and gourmet Mexican cuisine entice hipsters to this WeHo hacienda. -
Baja Cantina
311 Washington Blvd, Marina Del Rey, CA
The tequila-soaked frat party never ends at this beachside bar. -
El Compadre
7408 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Legendary flaming margaritas attract rock star wannabes. -
Cabo Cantina
8301 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Cheap margaritas and no-frills Mexican food fuel a spring break-style party. -
Casa Vega
13301 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA
Dark, decades-old Valley hot spot doles out comfort Mexican and massive margaritas.
